Account Director

ICF Next is one of Europe's leading integrated communication agencies, specialising in large-scale campaigns across the European Union. 

We are looking for a creative and dynamic team player to fill the position of Account Director. The ideal candidate has an extensive experience of managing projects in the communication or creative sectors on international level; acts as the client’s voice when developing and executing campaigns; steers communication measures and manages their costs.

The Account Director follows the day-to-day development and implementation of large EU 360° communication campaigns, projects, and services. S/he will ensure good co-operation between team members and experts teams. S/he is the main client contact point, attends strategic, reviews and progress meetings. S/he monitors the campaign & project financial performance, seeks for innovative and creative solutions. 

Responsible for:

• Provide a vision and strategic eye to our communication campaigns and programme.

• Placed as a key strategic partner to our client and colleagues.

• Own & lead the campaign / programme from A to Z.

• Able to see the bigger picture, anticipating and resolving issues.

• Able to manage/coordinate/quality check partners and suppliers.

• Able to put processes, workflows, roles & responsibilities in place for ensuring a smooth implementation

• Excellent client management

• In charge of scheduling, tracking, and enforcing.

• Manage budget, monitor, track and forecast

• Animate project debriefs and take on board lessons learned

Competencies / Skills:

• Excellent managerial skills and team-oriented focus

• Self-motivated and self-directed and ability to work on own initiative, “can do” attitude.

• Strong problem solving, analytical, organizational, and planning skills

• Flexible with a great sense of responsibility and service and adaptability to changing workloads

• Collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve goals.

• Fluent French and English (written and verbal) Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills 

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

Brussels, Belgium (BE75)